Eighth graders Lucien Anderson, Miles Tiller and Ketan Mampara won the youth contest at the DC Environmental Film Festival for their short film, “99 Cents.” Their brief movie focused on the price of soda bottles and their permanent impact on the environment, in terms of polluting local waterways and causing risks to marine animal and plants. The Environmental Film Festival will host a free event on March 22 at American University in which the student films will be presented. For more about the upcoming event, check out this link. All three students will share the cash prize from their short film.
Last weekend the Latin Voices and Honors Choir traveled to New York City to compete in the Fame Concert Choir / Show Choir competition. This competition also is held in Orlando, Chicago and Hollywood. Choirs came from Ireland, Jackson Mississippi, and Albuquerque, among other locales. Washington Latin’s choir was named the Concert Choir Grand Champions for the 2017 New York Competition! The school brought home the trophy for Best Choral Sound, Best Choral Repertoire and Overall Grand Champions. Under Ms. Nevola’s directions, the choir has performed on stages in New York City, in Pittsburgh, and even at Nat’s Stadium.
Students in Ms. Smith and Ms. Jesseman’s College Writing Class visited the African American History and Culture Museum Tuesday and had the chance to see various exhibits about the impact of African Americans in American history. Students will use these experiences in various writing assignments as they develop the key writing skills for college papers, analytical essays, and short narratives.
Sixth graders this week took a trip to the National Mall to visit the Capitol and the Natural History museum. In the Capitol, students took a tour and considered how aspects of the civics curriculum about the founding of the American government and its philosophical pillars are expressed through statues and architecture. At the Natural History Museum, students evaluated rocks, gems, and minerals to coincide with their scientific studies of geology and plate tectonics. Because of our location in the Nation’s Capitol, at Washington Latin, teachers try to capitalize on all the amazing museums and learning opportunities just beyond our doorstep.
Students in Ms. Foster’s Health Class went rock climbing on Wednesday. The class focuses on all aspects of health including prevention of diseases and mental health. For students the work climbing rocks builds physical and emotional strength and trust between members of the community. Students enjoy the chance to get outside and learn in various environment including various field trips and outdoor overnights.
